Controller / Founding Finance Hire | VC-Backed FinTech | NYC

If you are an accounting leader who enjoys building financial infrastructure from the ground up and wants to sit close to leadership at a high-caliber fintech redefining institutional finance, this is worth exploring.A well-funded, venture-backed fintech in NYC is hiring its first dedicated Controller to bring the finance function in-house and build the accounting, reporting, controls, tax, treasury, and systems foundation from zero.This is not a traditional Controller role managing a large team.This is a hands-on founding finance seat.Controller / Founding Finance Hire$185K–$235K base + equityNew York, NY | Hybrid, 3 days in officeVC-Backed | FinTech | Blockchain / Onchain InfrastructureWhy This Role ExistsThe company is early, well-funded, and preparing for its next stage of institutional growth.Leadership needs someone who can own the finance function directly and build:• Monthly close discipline• GAAP-compliant reporting• Board and investor financials• Internal controls and documentation• Cash flow forecasting and treasury visibility• Tax compliance calendar and advisor management• Fundraising-ready financial data room• Scalable finance systems and processesThis person will build the financial backbone before revenue, fundraising, and operational complexity accelerate.Why People Are Excited About This• First dedicated finance hire with true ownership• Direct exposure to leadership and fundraising• Build the finance function from zero• Partner with an ex-Blackstone / JPMorgan Managing Director• Work with Wall Street, fintech, and crypto-native talent• Meaningful early-stage equity• AI-forward finance environment where automation is expected• Shape audit-ready infrastructure before institutional scaleWho This Is a Fit For• 6–10+ years of accounting or finance experience• Strong public accounting foundation preferred• CPA strongly preferred, but not required• Startup, high-growth, fintech, crypto, or digital asset exposure valued• Has run a finance or accounting function largely solo• Comfortable being the team, not just managing one• Hands-on across close, reconciliations, reporting, controls, tax, and cash• Builder mentality, proactive, low ego, and highly accountable• Systems thinker who enjoys creating process where little exists• Comfortable using AI tools to improve speed, accuracy, documentation, and outputWhat You Will OwnAccounting & Close• Own the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financials• Maintain GAAP-compliant reporting and clean financial records• Build close checklists, documentation, and repeatable processesReporting & Strategic Finance• Prepare management reporting, board financials, and investor reporting• Support budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and variance analysis• Build visibility into burn, runway, cash position, and operating performance• Partner with leadership on fundraising, diligence, and financial decisionsControls, Tax & Treasury• Design approval workflows, segregation of duties, and internal controls• Own the tax and compliance calendar• Manage external tax advisors and accounting partners• Own bank accounts, payment workflows, cash forecasting, and treasuryEquity, Fundraising & Audit Readiness• Support 409A processes, equity accounting, and cap table reconciliation• Maintain the financial data room for fundraising• Prepare diligence materials and respond to investor financial questions• Keep the company audit-ready as it scalesSystems, Automation & AI• Configure and manage the finance technology stack• Build SOPs, recurring workflows, and scalable infrastructure• Use AI and automation to improve reporting, research, documentation, and process qualityThis is a strong fit for someone who wants to be the first true finance owner inside a high-caliber fintech and is energized by building the financial infrastructure before institutional scale.For confidential consideration, apply here & email your resume to alex.muzaurieta@roberthalf.com directly.